A review by h_motionless
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Merricat is one of the most fascinating protagonists and narrators I have encountered in literature recently - she just made the novel addictive from beginning to end.